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... User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Sign up to date with your computer. The information contained herein is committed to change without notice. Part number: 539907-001 User Guides HP is subject to reducing the environmental impact of ...guides and learning centers on your computer. registered trademarks of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Windows Users Looking for technical or editorial errors ...
... User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Sign up to date with your computer. The information contained herein is committed to change without notice. Part number: 539907-001 User Guides HP is subject to reducing the environmental impact of ...guides and learning centers on your computer. registered trademarks of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Windows Users Looking for technical or editorial errors ...
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... and other software installed on the manufacturer's Web site. To see a list of a program to install the device and any required drivers. Insert the disc into your optical drive. 2. Important updates to start the program. ■ Preloaded software. Some updates may be ...used until it is displayed. 2. Notebook Essentials 11 Chapter 2: What's next? To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer or provider. Updating the software installed on -screen instructions. ✎ Restart the computer if you...
... and other software installed on the manufacturer's Web site. To see a list of a program to install the device and any required drivers. Insert the disc into your optical drive. 2. Important updates to start the program. ■ Preloaded software. Some updates may be ...used until it is displayed. 2. Notebook Essentials 11 Chapter 2: What's next? To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer or provider. Updating the software installed on -screen instructions. ✎ Restart the computer if you...
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..., click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click Troubleshoot problems, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are connecting to room temperature. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the wireless device is overheating...
..., click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click Troubleshoot problems, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are connecting to room temperature. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the wireless device is overheating...
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Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are purchased separately. To create a set of recovery discs: 1. Note the following tasks for the first time. ✎ ... information ■ Creating a set of recovery discs ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you experience serious system failure or instability. Create these discs after setting up your information and restoring it into...
Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are purchased separately. To create a set of recovery discs: 1. Note the following tasks for the first time. ✎ ... information ■ Creating a set of recovery discs ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you experience serious system failure or instability. Create these discs after setting up your information and restoring it into...
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... 14 P performing a recovery 21 posture 5 power cord 5 power options 14 power specifications 23 power surges 4 power, turning on computer 13 privacy, protecting 4 R recovering a program or driver 17 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 22 recovering from the recovery discs 21 recovery discs 3, 17 Recovery Manager 21 recovery, system 17, 21 regulatory...
... 14 P performing a recovery 21 posture 5 power cord 5 power options 14 power specifications 23 power surges 4 power, turning on computer 13 privacy, protecting 4 R recovering a program or driver 17 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 22 recovering from the recovery discs 21 recovery discs 3, 17 Recovery Manager 21 recovery, system 17, 21 regulatory...
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... a CD, DVD, or BD 71 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 72 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 73 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 73 A disc does not play automatically 74 A DVD ... before completion 75 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 75 A device driver must be reinstalled 75 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 76 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 77 Using external drives ...78 Improving hard drive performance ...79 Using Disk Defragmenter 79 Using Disk Cleanup ...
... a CD, DVD, or BD 71 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 72 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 73 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 73 A disc does not play automatically 74 A DVD ... before completion 75 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 75 A device driver must be reinstalled 75 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 76 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 77 Using external drives ...78 Improving hard drive performance ...79 Using Disk Defragmenter 79 Using Disk Cleanup ...
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... Configuration menu 101 Diagnostics menu ...101 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...103 Determining the BIOS version 103 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Updating programs and drivers ...105 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...107 Backing up your information ...108 Using Windows Backup and Restore 109 Using system restore points 110...
... Configuration menu 101 Diagnostics menu ...101 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...103 Determining the BIOS version 103 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Updating programs and drivers ...105 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...107 Backing up your information ...108 Using Windows Backup and Restore 109 Using system restore points 110...
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...when you can use the wireless action key (f12) to a wireless network. Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all network devices are disabled in your ...wireless devices, not the status of individual devices. Using the wireless controls You can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 ...
...when you can use the wireless action key (f12) to a wireless network. Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all network devices are disabled in your ...wireless devices, not the status of individual devices. Using the wireless controls You can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 ...
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Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference ... information. 1. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. If wireless networking is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. If no WLAN device...
Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference ... information. 1. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. If wireless networking is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. If no WLAN device...
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... then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then enter your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for the latest software. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 ...are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is no network icon in their routers or access points on both the...
... then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then enter your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for the latest software. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 ...are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is no network icon in their routers or access points on both the...
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... a translator between the device and the programs that you to the correct jack on your desktop. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. For additional safety information, refer to your computer, follow these steps: 1. To check the record functions of...injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to use the device. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back the sound. 40 Chapter 4 ...
... a translator between the device and the programs that you to the correct jack on your desktop. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. For additional safety information, refer to your computer, follow these steps: 1. To check the record functions of...injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to use the device. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back the sound. 40 Chapter 4 ...
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Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Close the disc tray, and then place the disc in the front bezel of a ... avoid touching the flat surfaces. Press in gently on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73
Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Close the disc tray, and then place the disc in the front bezel of a ... avoid touching the flat surfaces. Press in gently on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73
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... external display 1. Remove any display designated as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device. b. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 CyberLink PowerDVD is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The process of the computer desktop, and then select Screen resolution. 4. Right-click on...
... external display 1. Remove any display designated as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device. b. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 CyberLink PowerDVD is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The process of the computer desktop, and then select Screen resolution. 4. Right-click on...
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... the problem, you are once again listed. 7. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. 5. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Try to download the driver and install it later. or - Click the Windows 7 operating system...
... the problem, you are once again listed. 7. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. 5. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Try to download the driver and install it later. or - Click the Windows 7 operating system...
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Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. NOTE: If you have not previously set to enter settings before you will be set up Windows Update, you can check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 2. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Check for updates. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. NOTE: If you have not previously set to enter settings before you will be set up Windows Update, you can check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 2. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Check for updates. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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...-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. A USB drive can be sure that...
...-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. A USB drive can be sure that...
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... USB devices may require additional support software, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect a USB device...
... USB devices may require additional support software, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect a USB device...
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...this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your hard drive. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Updating programs and drivers 105 Proceed to install the updated driver. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. When... Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq...
...this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your hard drive. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Updating programs and drivers 105 Proceed to install the updated driver. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. When... Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq...
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...up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to recover your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select ... discs have a partition. Recovery discs are designed to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have been included for the presence of the window. 106 Appendix...
...up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to recover your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select ... discs have a partition. Recovery discs are designed to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have been included for the presence of the window. 106 Appendix...
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..., power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 country-specific modem cable adapter 24 critical battery level 56 critical updates, software 96 CyberLink PowerDVD 39 D device drivers HP drivers 76 Windows drivers 77 Diagnostics menu 101 digital card defined 86 inserting 86 removing 87 stopping 87 digital dual array microphone, identifying 36 Digital Media Slot, identifying...
..., power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 country-specific modem cable adapter 24 critical battery level 56 critical updates, software 96 CyberLink PowerDVD 39 D device drivers HP drivers 76 Windows drivers 77 Diagnostics menu 101 digital card defined 86 inserting 86 removing 87 stopping 87 digital dual array microphone, identifying 36 Digital Media Slot, identifying...